Did James Farentino's life end as simply as initial reports suggested? The official cause of death for the esteemed actor was far more intricate than a simple case of heart failure, revealing a cascade of complications stemming from an unforeseen injury.
James Farentino, a name synonymous with the golden age of television and film, passed away in Los Angeles on a Tuesday in January. Initial reports pointed towards heart failure as the primary cause, a seemingly fitting end for a man who had lived a full and vibrant 73 years. However, the official death certificate unveiled a more nuanced and ultimately tragic narrative. The document listed "sesquelae of right hip fracture" as the cause of death. This medical term translates to complications arising from a broken hip, an injury Farentino sustained in December 2011 after a fall from his bed. While the fall itself might have seemed like a relatively minor incident for a man of his age, it set in motion a chain of events that ultimately led to his demise. Sesquelae encompasses a range of pathological conditions resulting from disease, injury, or other trauma. In Farentino's case, the hip fracture triggered a series of complications that his body, weakened by age and a reported long illness, was unable to overcome. The specific nature of these complications remains a matter of public record, accessible through the official death certificate, but the underlying cause is undeniably linked to the initial fracture.
James Farentino: Biographical and Career Highlights | |
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Full Name | James Farentino (born James Ferrantino) |
Date of Birth | February 24, 1938 |
Place of Birth | New York City, New York, USA |
Date of Death | January 24, 2012 |
Place of Death | Los Angeles, California, USA |
Cause of Death | Sesquelae of right hip fracture (complications from a broken hip) |
Occupation | Actor |
Years Active | 1960s - 2000s |
Spouses | Elizabeth Ashley (m. 1962, div. 1965) Michele Lee Dusick (m. 1966) |
Children | One son with Michele Lee Dusick |
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Additional Information | Appeared in nearly 100 television, film, and stage roles. Known for a tough, masculine image, and a frequently tumultuous offstage life. |
James Farentino on IMDb |
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